Galaxy re-sign Boateng

The 24-year-old Boateng scored two goals and added five assists in 27 appearances last season for the MLS outfit.

“Ema is a talented young player who brings excitement and depth to our roster," LA Galaxy General Manager Dennis te Kloese said in a statement. "We look forward to his continued development as a player and future contributions to our team.”

Milan consider Piatek as Higuain replacement

2019-01-14T22:04:11Z15/01/19

AC Milan are considering making an offer for Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek as replacement for Gonzalo Higuain, reports Calciomercato.

Milan could lose Higuain to Chelsea and would be open to bringing in Piatek if Genoa are willing to sell, though they have not made an offer yet.

Genoa want at least €40 million (£36m/$46m) for Piatek and would not want a loan to buy arrangement, as the club desire the money now.

Juventus want Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri

2019-01-14T21:46:51Z15/01/19

Juventus have made contact with Chelsea over the availability of Emerson Palmieri, Goal can confirm, with the Italian side keen to land their man in the January transfer window.

It is understood that the Serie A champions are eager to buy the player outright, with left-wing-back Leonardo Spinazzola ready to be loaned out to Bologna to make room for the Brazilian.

The 24-year-old has featured sparingly for the Blues since his arrival from Roma in January of 2018, taking in only 7 league Premier League appearances as Marcos Alonso continues to be preferred at the left side of defence.

Coutinho not interested in Barca exit

The Brazil forward has grown frustrated with life at the Camp Nou having started just one La Liga match since the start of last month, prompting the Red Devils to enquire about his availablity.

However, Coutinho and is wife are settled in the city and aren't ready to give up on the Blaugranes just yet having worked so hard to push through the move from Liverpool last winter.

Barcelona and Real Betis eye Emerson deal

2019-01-14T20:46:59Z15/01/19

Barcelona and Real Betis are hoping to complete the joint signing of Atletico Mineiro defender Emerson, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The deal would see Betis pay around €9million (£8m/$10.3m) for the 19-year-old with Barcelona paying €3million (£2.7m/$3.4m) for first option on the youngster's signature as well as a percentage of any future sale.

However, to complete the transfer Betis would have to sell one of their current non-EU players, with Japan international Takashi Inui the most likely to make way.

Yaya Toure to play for one or two more years

2019-01-14T20:42:44Z15/01/19

Yaya Toure has dismissed suggestions of retirement, saying that he feels he can still perform at the top level for a few more seasons.

The former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder is currently a free agent following an ill-fated spell at Greek side Olympiakos.

RB Leipzig to promote Mitchell in order to ward off Man Utd

Paul Mitchell is set to be offered an expanded role at RB Leipzig in order to deter interest from Manchester United, report the Telegraph.

Mitchell is currently head of recruitment and development at the German club but has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as they look to appoint their first ever technical director.

The 37-year-old has developed a reputation for being one of the best talent-spotters in European football and has been credited with discovering, amongst others, Sadio Mane, Kieran Trippier and Toby Alderweireld.

Lille boss Galtier signs new deal

2019-01-14T19:35:56Z15/01/19

Lille confirm that head coach Christophe Galtier has signed a new deal at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium.

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Dortmund land Balerdi

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the capture of young centre-back Leonardo Balerdi from Boca Juniors on their official website.

Balerdi, 19, has made five starts from a possible 14 in the league for Boca this season, keeping three clean sheets in those games.

The Argentina U20 international has signed a long-term contract with the Bundesliga leaders and immediately links up with the first team.

West Ham want Wilson

2019-01-14T14:45:38Z14/01/19

West Ham United will look to sign Callum Wilson from Bournemouth if Marko Arnautovic departs for China, according to Sky Sports.

The Austrian is looking increasingly like leaving the Hammers, who will need to replace their first-choice striker if he were to move on.

Wilson has notched nine goals and six assists in 20 Premier League games this season and has been linked with a move to Chelsea already in this window.

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Okazaki wants Leicester exit

2019-01-14T14:30:54Z14/01/19

Shinji Okazaki wants to leave Leicester City over a lack of playing time, according to Sky Sports.

The 32-year-old Japan striker's contract expires at the end of the campaign but after just one Premier League start all season, he wants to move on this month.

A number of Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing Okazaki, but the Foxes are reportedly reluctant to leave themselves with just two senior centre-forwards in the form of Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho.

Juventus join the race to sign Modric

2019-01-14T13:56:26Z14/01/19

Juventus are interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric in the summer, according to Don Balon.

The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner has been heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan in recent months, but Juve have now also emerged as potential suitors.

The Bianconeri are reportedly willing to offer Modric a three-year contract, with the option to extend that deal by another year in 2022.

Barcelona interested in Llorente

2019-01-14T13:46:30Z14/01/19

Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente is the subject of interest from Barcelona, according to Marca.

The 33-year-old has fallen way down the pecking order at Spurs recently and has only managed to make six Premier League apperances this season.

Barca are on the lookout for a new striker after offloading Munir El Haddadi and they have idetified Llorente as a possible short-term replacement.

Wolves set to offer Coady a new deal

2019-01-14T13:25:14Z14/01/19

Wolves are preparing to offer club captain Conor Coady a fresh contract, to ward off interest from the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal.

According to the Daily Mail, Wolves want the 25-year-old to join the club's top earners after his impressive first half of the 2018-19 campaign.

The English defender has racked up 21 Premier League appearances this term, emerging as a contender for a place in Gareth Southgate's national squad.

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Iglesias snubs Everton move

2019-01-14T13:10:16Z14/01/19

Espanyol forward Borja Iglesias has rejected the chance to move to Everton in the Premier League, according to Marca.

The Toffees were reportedly willing to meet the 25-year-old's €28m ($32m, £25m) buy-out clause in the January window, but he does not wish to leave Spain.

Iglesias has been a standout performer for Espanyol this season, scoring nine goals in 20 La Liga appearances.

Dembele flies to China

2019-01-14T13:00:49Z14/01/19

Mousa Dembele has flown to China ahead of his proposed switch to Beijing Guoan, according to Football.London.

The Tottenham midfielder is set to complete a deal worth up to £11m (€12.35m/$14.15m).

The 31-year-old Belgian had just six months left to run and has struggled with injury this season, leading the Spurs hierarchy to cash in on their asset to raise funds.

Cardiff chase Samata

2019-01-14T12:45:29Z14/01/19

Cardiff City are exploring a deal for Mbwana Samatta from Genk, according to France Football.

Having seemingly failed in their pursuit of Emiliano Sala from Nantes, Neil Warnock has turned his attention to the 26-year-old striker from Tanzania.

Samatta has 24 goals from just 31 appearances in all competitions in Belgium this season and could give Cardiff some much-needed firepower.

Juventus reject Higuain loan offer

2019-01-14T12:30:02Z14/01/19

Juventus have rejected Chelsea's offer of loaning Gonzalo Higuain, according to the Evening Standard.

The Argentine is currently out on loan with AC Milan, but Juventus would be happy to sell him if such an offer was made.

The player also seems keen on the move, but the Blues have been told that a £32m (€35.8m/$41.16m) purchase clause - like the one in his current loan deal - must be inserted into any temporary transfer.

Ayite wants Fulham exit

The 30-year-old has been on the fringes this season since the arrivals of Andre Schurrle and Luciano Vietto and wants to leave in search of regular playing time.

The forward is of interest to Ligue 1 sides Caen and Bordeaux, having previously played for the latter.

Chelsea submit £27m offer for Paredes

2019-01-14T11:54:40Z14/01/19

Chelsea have submitted a £27m ($35m) bid for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes, according to the Evening Standard.

The Blues have identified the Argentina international as the perfect replacement for Cesc Fabregas, who joined Monaco last Friday.

Paredes will be reportedly be offered a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge, on a salary of £80,000 per week.

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Martin O'Neill set to land Nottingham Forest job

2019-01-14T11:37:44Z14/01/19

Nottingham Forest are on the verge of appointing Martin O'Neill as their new permanent manager, according to The Guardian.

The former Republic of Ireland boss is poised to replace Aitor Karanka in the hotseat and return to the club where he won two European Cups as a player.

Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has held negotiations with O'Neill over the last couple of days and the club are now hopeful of finalising a deal.

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Real Madrid edge closer to Piatek deal

2019-01-14T11:31:51Z14/01/19

Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek could be on the verge of a switch to Real Madrid, according to Don Balon.

With first choice striker Karim Benzema now sidelined with injury, Madrid president Florentino Perez has accelerated talks with Genoa regarding their prized asset.

The Serie A outfit value Piatek at €60m (£54m, $69m), which is a fee Madrid are prepared to meet during the January window.

Leeds lining up move for Swansea winger

2019-01-14T11:18:40Z14/01/19

Swansea City winger Daniel James has emerged as a January target for Leeds United, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.

The 21-year-old is on the list of Marcelo Bielsa's approved potential signings this month, with his current value set at around £3m ($4m).

James has featured in 16 Championship games for Swansea this season, contributing one goal and three assists.

PSG reach agreement with De Jong

2019-01-14T11:08:21Z14/01/19

Ajax midfielder Frenkie De Jong could be on the verge of a move to Paris Saint Germain, according to AS.

The Dutchman has been offered a five-year contract worth €8m ($9m, £7m) per season, with the final fee negotiated between the two clubs reportedly in the region of €75m (£67m, $86m).

De Jong has also been heavily linked with Barcelona and Manchester City, but PSG are now the favourites to land the 21-year-old's signature.

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Woodburn back out on loan?

2019-01-14T11:00:31Z14/01/19

Ben Woodburn could be set for another loan spell away from Liverpool this month after his temporary deal at Sheffield United was cut short, according to Sky Sports.

The forward was not getting enough play-time with the Blades, but could be offered more of a chance at Rangers under Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, who has taken a host of Reds youngsters on loan this season.

West Brom are also rumoured to be interested, having seen the on-loan Harvey Barnes recalled to parent club Leicester City.

Fulham confident over Babel

2019-01-14T10:45:39Z14/01/19

Fulham are confident of securing former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel on a six-month loan deal, according to the Daily Mail.

The Dutchman, 32, currently plies his trade at Besiktas and has scored six goals in 19 appearances so far this season.

Claudio Ranieri will hope his experience can help haul the Cottagers out of a precarious position, sitting five points from safety.

Ancelotti expects Allan to stay at Napoli

2019-01-14T10:30:35Z14/01/19

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Allan will remain with Napoli this month, despite rumours linking him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Brazilian midfielder is reportedly being eyed up as a replacement for exit-bound Adrien Rabiot, and a staggering €80m (£72m/$92m) bid has been suggested.

However, the Italian rubbished the rumours and declared that Allan would still be in Naples when the transfer window closes.

Ramsey set for Juve deal

Aaron Ramsey is set to sign a five-year contract with Juventus ahead of a proposed Bosman transfer at the end of the season.

The Welsh midfielder has not penned fresh terms with Arsenal after negotiations broke down, and Juventus have emerged as the leading candidates to sign him on a pre-contract agreement.

Ramsey has completed the first part of his medical and is set to become the latest midfielder to join the Serie A giants for free, with Andrea Pirlo, Paul Pogba, Sami Khedira and Emre Can all making similar moves.

Roma keen on Schneiderlin

The defensive midfielder, 29, has barely featured since the Toffees' 3-1 defeat against West Ham in mid-September, having played just 39 minutes of Premier League football across three appearances since.

And the Serie A outfit have identified the Frenchman as a potentially affordable, short-term replacement for the ageing Daniele De Rossi, now 35 and with a contract that expires at the end of the season.

Rabiot's price set at €15m

2019-01-14T09:15:51Z14/01/19

A host of clubs are circling Adrien Rabiot as Paris Saint-Germain slap a €15m price-tag on the out-of-contract star, according to Paris United.

Chief suitors Barcelona would reportedly prefer to sign the midfielder this month rather than wait until the end of the season, but the deal has been complicated by the demands of Rabiot's agent and mother - Veronique Rabiot.

As a result, the likes of Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Tottenham have also registered an interest although the player's wages are proving a stumbling block for the latter.

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Barcelona chasing Maxi Gomez

2019-01-14T08:54:36Z14/01/19

Celta Vigo striker Maximiliano Gomez is the subject of interest from Barcelona, according to Don Balon.

The Blaugrana had hoped to land his signature in the January window, but Celta are unwilling to sell at this stage of the season.

The La Liga outfit are however willing to do business with Barca for Maxi Gomez during the summer, for a fee in the region of €60m ($69m, £54m).

Balotelli remains number one target for Marseille

2019-01-14T08:47:31Z14/01/19

Nice striker Mario Balotelli remains Marseille's number one January transfer target, according to France Football.

The Italian's entourage has held talks with Marseille representatives but no agreement has been reached yet, with two weeks left until the winter window slams shut.

Balotelli has yet to find the back of the net in Ligue 1 this season, drawing blanks in 10 consectutive domestic appearances for Nice.

Yohan Cabaye available as a free agent

2019-01-14T08:33:50Z14/01/19

Former Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye is now a free agent, after being released from his contract with Al-Nasr.

According to France Football, the 33-year-old signed a two-year contract with the United Arab Emirates club back in July, but it has now been cut short.

Cabaye is now free to negotiate a deal with any potential suitors during the January transfer window as he looks ahead to the next chapter of his career.

Jordi Alba hopes for Barca stay

2019-01-14T08:13:27Z14/01/19

Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba hopes to remain at the Camp Nou, with his current contract set to expire in the summer of 2020.

Negotiations between the player and club have been ongoing in recent months, but no deal has been agreed yet, with Alba hoping to join Gerard Pique and Sergio Busquets as one of the team's top earners.

According to Marca, Alba told reporters on Sunday: "I want to stay here as this is the club that I love and have always supported, but it depends on them."

Gil linked with Revs

The New England Revolution are after Deportivo midfielder Carles Gil, according to El Ideal Gallego.

Deportivo are said to be happy with the offer from the MLS club, but are looking to sign a replacement before letting the Spanish midfielder go.

Gil has played in 18 matches, starting 12, while contributing one assist this season.

Guardiola pessimistic on De Jong

2019-01-14T03:37:32Z14/01/19

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will not spend £100 million in their search for a new midfielder, whether that's Frenkie de Jong or Ruben Neves.

The reigning Premier League champions are in need of a holding midfielder to backup, and eventually replace, Fernandinho, and Guardiola has urged the club to be "quick and efficient" in their transfer dealings.

Fulham, Huddersfield and Leeds in for Zardes

Fulham, Huddersfield Town and Leeds United are interested in signing U.S. national team forward Gyasi Zardes, according to Team Talk.

The Columbus Crew forward has earned 40 caps and put together a bounce-back campaign after being traded by the LA Galaxy before the 208 MLS season.

Zardes, who has also reportedly drawn interest Crystal Palace, Middlesbrough and Norwich, is expected to compete for a spot in the USMNT's Gold Cup roster this summer.

Willian wants to stay at Chelsea

2019-01-14T00:26:26Z14/01/19

Willian has clarified his Chelsea future after his winning goal helped the Blues to a 2-1 win over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The Brazilian struck shortly after half time to restore Chelsea’s lead after Ciaran Clarke’s goal had cancelled out Pedro’s opener.

The result helped Chelsea to tighten their grip on fourth place in the Premier League, and afterwards Willian was at pains to reassure fans that he sees his future in west London amidst speculation he could leave in January.

Bookmakers pay out on Solskjaer manager bets

Bookmaker Paddy Power has decided to pay out on bets that Ole Gunner Solskjaer will become the next permanent manager of Manchester United, reports the Mirror.

Solskjaer has enjoyed an incredible start to life at Old Trafford, winning his first six games in charge since Jose Mourinho was shown the door.

And after beating Mauricio Pochettino, a potential rival for the role, and Spurs a Paddy Power spokesman signalled: “We’re so confident that Ole’s Gunnar stay, we’ve decided to pay out on him being appointed permanent Manchester United manager."

Emery wants Ozil out of Arsenal in January

2019-01-13T23:22:32Z14/01/19

Manager has lost faith in his star's impact

Unai Emery is keen to see Mesut Ozil leave Arsenal in order to free up transfer resources in January, claims the Daily Mail.

Ozil has fallen out of favour this season under Emery and was left out of the Gunners' squad for Saturday's loss to West Ham.

And those in charge at the Emirates understand that the manager has lost faith in his playmaker and wants him out before the end of the month.

Man City face battle for De Jong signing

2019-01-13T23:21:11Z14/01/19

Manchester City wil have to fight off competition from Barcelona and PSG if they wish to land Frenkie de Jong, according to the Telegraph.

Pep Guardiola is keen to land the Ajax man as a long-term replacement for Fernandinho in the middle of the pitch.

England hopeful Coady to sign new Wolves contract

2019-01-13T23:12:26Z14/01/19

Wolves captain Conor Coady is set to extend his stay at the Premier League club, reports the Telegraph.

The 25-year-old defender has appeared on the radar of England manager Gareth Southgate, who watched him from the stands in Wolves' FA Cup clash against Liverpool.

Now his club want to tie him to a fresh deal, with his current contract set to expire in two years.

Everton not interested in selling Gueye

2019-01-13T23:09:19Z14/01/19

Idrissa Gana Gueye has been told by Everton that they do not wish to sell him to Paris Saint-Germain, according to the Daily Mail.

Gueye, 29, has emerged as a target for the Ligue 1 leaders, who would be prepared to pay up to £30 million for his services.

But Everton see the midfielder as indispensable to their plans, and will dismiss PSG's overtures.